ConferenceSLEEPJ · May 8, 2026
AbstractIntroductionPositive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is the primary treatment for sleep apnea. While effective, concerns ...
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ConferenceSleep · May 29, 2023
Introduction
Several studies suggest an association between periodic limb movements during sleep (PLMS) and hypertension; however, a systematic evaluation of this relationship is lacking.
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We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of obser ...
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ConferenceSleep · May 9, 2023
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Many popular tourist destinations are at high-altitude. Visitors commonly report poor sleep quality during the first few nights after arriving, but some do not resolve over time and daytime symptoms may develop that require medical attention.
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ConferenceSleep · April 28, 2017
Introduction: A strong association between obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA) and atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter (AF) has been consistently
observed in both epidemiological and clinical cohort studies. The
effect of treatment with positive airway pressure ( ...
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ConferenceCritical Care Medicine · December 12, 2016
Learning Objectives: Pulmonary artery intimal sarcoma (PAS) is a rare lung disease with high mortality. Its clinical presentation is hardly distinguishable from pulmonary embolism(PE), which leads to a significant delay in diagnosis and treatment. It is im ...
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ConferenceChest · October 10, 2016
INTRODUCTION: Solitary fibrous tumor of pleura (SFTP) is a rare tumor, which represents less than 5% of all pleural tumors. We present a case of SFTP presented to with progressive dyspnea and subsequently work up found out to have SFTP.
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ConferenceCritical Care Medicine · December 1, 2015
Learning Objectives: The use of vasopressor was common in cardiac intensive care unit (CICU). Due to the lack of conclusive evidence in superiority in efficacy among various types of vasopressors, the choice of vasopressor use mainly depends on the physici ...
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ConferenceIntensive Care Medicine Experimental · October 1, 2015
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The use of vasopressor was common in medical intensive care unit (MICU). Due to the lack of conclusive evidence in superiority in efficacy among various types of vasopressors, the choice of vasopressor use mainly depends on the physician prefe ...
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ConferenceChest · October 1, 2015
PURPOSE: The association between admission serum magnesium (Mg) levels and risk of acute respiratory failure (ARF) requiring mechanical ventilation in hospitalized patients is limited. The aim of this study was to assess the risk of developing ARF in all h ...
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ConferenceCritical Care Medicine · December 1, 2014
Learning Objectives: The reports on efficacy of oral hydration compared to intravenous hydration for the prevention of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CIAKI) in radiological procedures and cardiac catheterization remains controversial. The objective ...
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ntroduction: A strong association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter (AF) has been consistently observed in both epidemiological and clinical cohort studies. The effect of treatment with positive airway pressure (P ...
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ConferenceAmerican Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Background/Purpose: Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), collectively known as venous thromboembolism
(VTE), are common problems associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Chronic inflammation, though not generally regarded a ...
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ConferenceCritical Care Medicine
Learning Objectives: The use of vasopressors was common in intensive care unit (ICU). Due to the lack of conclusive evidence in superiority in efficacy among various types of vasopressors, the choice of vasopressor use mainly depends on the physician prefe ...
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ConferenceAmerican Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Introduction: Altered mental status is one of the most common presentations that leads to an admission to intensive care unit. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), which is commonly encountered in association with various medical conditions ...
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ConferenceAmerican Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Introduction: Altered mental status is one of the most common presentations that leads to an admission to intensive care unit. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), which is commonly encountered in association with various medical conditions ...
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ConferenceAmerican Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Introduction: It was hypothesized that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) might be an autoimmune disease induced by
cigarette smoking as emerging evidence has suggested that chronic systemic inflammation plays an important role in the pathogenesi ...
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ConferenceJournal of the American College of Cardiology
Background:
The risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) with on-pump and off-pump techniques for ischemic heart disease is controversial. The objective of this meta-analysis was to compare these two te ...
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ConferenceAmerican Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Background/Purpose: Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), collectively known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), are common medical conditions resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Chronic inflammatory state has been increasing ...
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